Yeardley Love, a Cockeysville native, was killed in 2010 insider her apartment on the college campus. Her ex-boyfriend, George Huguely, was convicted of murder and sentenced last week to 23 years in prison with no parole.

On Sunday, NDP dedicated its new field to Love, who was a standout lacrosse and field hockey player at the school.

"This would be something that she'd love, and now she has it," her mother, Sharon Love, told 11 News.

From her class colors to the stenciling of her name, there are reminders of Love all over the state-of-the-art field.

"Sports brought out so many of (my sister's) wonderful characteristics -- her loving personality, dedication, loyalty and compassion for others," said the honoree's sister, Lexie Love. "It's an indescribable feeling to be here on the field and to see Yeardley's name on it. I'm so honored, humbled and forever grateful to everyone."

Countless donations poured in to make the $1.2 million field a reality. NDP officials said the school received a significant boost from the Charles T. Bauer Foundation. The school's students will get to play lacrosse, field hockey and soccer on the turf field, which athletes said is better than grass.

"When it rains, we can't use (a regular field) as much, and people get injured. Turf is so much better -- better running, better endurance. It just helps so much," said NDP varsity lacrosse captain Meghan Bennett.

Between burying her daughter and attending Huguely's murder trial, Sharon Love has endured every parent's worst nightmare, but she said the new field is helping her heal.

"It gave us something positive to focus on and work on. It really pulled us up and got us going and got us out every day," she said.

"Though she never liked being in the spotlight, I'm sure she's looking down at her field now with a big smile on her face and looking forward to seeing the many games that will be played on it," Lexie Love said of her sister during the dedication ceremony.